Comparison of the Sensitivity and Specificity of Tzanck Smear and Immunofluorescence Assay for the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus and Varicella Zoster Virus Infections in a Real-life Clinical Setting

Objective: This research aims to compare (1) the sensitivity and specificity of Tzanck smear and indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) which detect viral antigen for the diagnosis of cutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) and varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections; and (2) the detection rates of th...

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Main Authors: Chayada Chaiyabutr, Nuttagarn Jantanapornchai, Chalermkwan Apinuntham, Charussri Leeyaphan, Sukhum Jiamton
Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
Format: Article
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78688
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Institution: Mahidol University